Wachusett Greenways events

• Sunday, Dec. 14, explore Mass Audubon's Burncoat Pond in Spencer. Sanctuary director Ron Wolanin will lead a tour of the new property that is not yet open to the public. Contact Ida Nystrom, 508-829-9709, for directions and to register.

• Thursday, Dec. 18, see the new Hubbardston Open Space area on Malone Road off Mt. Jefferson Road with Sue Hall and Paul Miller. The walk is a two- to three-mile roundtrip in a fairly flat area. Reward of a nice view off toward Mt. Wachusett, surrounding hills, and the church steeple in Hubbardston. Meet at 1:30 p.m. at the MCRT parking lot at Wachusett St., Rutland. Contact Sue Hall, 508-886-4061.